What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Habilitation Specialist position at The Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc?
20.00-$21.00 per hour
Hourly - Non Exempt
Join our team and change someone's life!
At Minute Man Arc, our dedicated staff includes more than 200 employees who improve the lives of people with disabilities. We offer a work environment that values and respects diversity. Living up to our core values, we empower the people we proudly support and make a real impact in the world. We provide hands-on training opportunities with plenty of room for growth, both personally and professionally. If you want a meaningful job with exceptional benefits, read on...
Our benefits : 2,000 hiring bonus
10 days paid vacation every year to start
14 days paid holidays each year
6 days paid sick time each year
3 days paid personal time each year
Health insurance with fully paid health care deductible up to $3,000
Free prescription drugs no copays
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Free life insurance in the amount of your annual salary
Free short-term and long-term disability insurance
Free training and certification in your field
Tuition reimbursement
Description
Working with an inter-disciplinary team of therapists, case managers, medical, and direct care staff, the Day Habilitation Developmental Specialist supports the goals and aspirations of individuals with developmental and other disabilities. The Day Habilitation Specialist plans and conducts a variety of functional and therapeutic groups, activities, and classes focused on skill acquisition, physical therapy, motor skills, social skills, and overall quality of life.
You are required to have a minimum of 1 year experience either working or volunteering with those with developmental disabilities.
Some of the daily job responsibilities involve feeding, non-verbal communication, hand on care giving, toileting or assisting with toileting as well as some mild behavior challenges. We do train and work with all employees on best practices and protocols for caring for someone who is developmentally disabled as well as training employees on caregiving and toileting.
You are required to have a safe driving record, pass a 10 panel Drug Screen and drive 16 passenger vans daily.
Qualifications
Acceptable background check including criminal history background check.
1 year experience with those who have developmental disabilities.
Experience and ability to drive 16 passenger size vans.
Valid drivers' license, satisfactory driving record, 1 years of driving experience in a United States, and a minimum age of 19.
Satisfactory completion of specific drug test screening.
Salary : $20 - $21
